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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.89, 481.14 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.89, 481.14 and 174.38 is: 261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.89 : 481.14 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.89/481.14 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.89x = 481.14 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.89x = 83,901.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,901.19/320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.46

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